Café Wars ~ A PremRahi FF

Anupama’s worry is thick as she searches for Banku. Unaware, a storm is already brewing at Prem’s café in this PremRahi FF Episode 1.

Anupama: Digvijay, is Banku unwell? He’s not here.
Digvijay: I’ll check. Jai ji is waiting with the big order.
Jai enters with a warm smile.
Anupama: Thank you, Jai ji. Please wait, I’ll prepare it fresh.
She turns again, restless.
Anupama: Call Banku. Without him, I can’t work smoothly.
Digvijay’s face tightens. Something heavy sits behind his eyes.

At Prem’s café, Rahi stares at the counter, breath unsteady.
Rahi says in her mind — “I can’t give up. Prem trusts me. This order has to be perfect.”
She lights the stove. Her trembling hands drop vegetables into hot oil. They burn instantly. Smoke rises. Her phone rings. She answers, and all color leaves her face.

In the Shah house, Leela shoves the newspaper at Hasmuk.
Leela: Read my horoscope. Is my name there?
Hasmuk: Yes, Leela. You are already a storm, and the stars warn another is coming.
Leela: Enough drama. Banku, tea.
Hasmuk: Give him some respect. He cares for you so much.
Ishani notices Banku’s absence and bites her lip.
Ishani says in her mind — “No more hiding. I have to tell Anupama the truth.”

At Anupama’s café, she discusses daily orders with Digvijay. Banku finally walks in, pale and sweaty.
Anupama: Banku! Where were you?
She sees his silence and steps closer.
Anupama: What’s wrong?
Before Banku can answer, Prerna rushes in.
Prerna: Mom, Rahi is breaking down alone.

Rahi calls Shruti, voice cracking.
Rahi: Shruti, just today, please help me.
Shruti: My job is business, not cooking. I have a meeting. Manage yourself.
The call ends. Rahi’s eyes burn. She lifts a heavy tray and stumbles. Hands catch her. Anupama, Digvijay, Kinjal, Mahi, Ansh, and Ishani hold her steady.
Rahi pulls back.
Rahi: I don’t need your help.
Anupama: Decide now. What matters more — Prem’s ego or this order?
Rahi’s lips tremble.
Anupama: Before stepping in, I remembered Prem once stopped me from entering his café. But seeing you so restless, I couldn’t stop myself.
She signals her team. They spread out and work silently. Rahi freezes.

At Prem’s home, Khyati blocks his way.
Khyati: You’re sick, don’t go.
Prem: The order matters. I can’t lose the contract.
Khyati: Your only goal is to beat Anupama. Just admit it.
Prem ignores her and leaves.

Paritosh grins, counting money.
Paritosh: Anupama’s whole team is helping Rahi. Drama is ready.
Gautam: Let’s go. Hot food and hotter drama. Prem is already on his way.

The contractor tastes the food and beams.
Contractor: Perfect. On time, incredible aroma.
Rahi looks at Anupama, throat tight.
Rahi: Thank you.
Anupama: We didn’t do this for thanks.
Prem, Vasundhara, and Gautam enter and freeze. Paritosh arrives with Hasmuk and Leela.
Prem: Rahi! You called her here?
Anupama steps between them.
Anupama: Don’t yell at her in front of me.
Prem: I’m speaking to my wife.
Anupama: She is still my daughter. And she didn’t call us.
Prerna: I told Anupama. They came on their own.
Vasundhara: Lies.
Digvijay: Everyone clarified. Rahi didn’t call. The order is done, Prem gains, and still you blame.
Digvijay’s voice hardens.
Digvijay: You’ll never succeed, Prem. You don’t know how to respect women.
Prem: Stay quiet.
Prem’s next words drop like a blade.
Prem: Get out of my café, Rahi. Take Anupama with you.
Anupama straightens her dupatta, calm.
Anupama: This café bears Anuj’s name. And I will walk in every single time your eyes fill with tears, Rahi.
Silence crashes over the room. This PremRahi FF Episode 1 draws a new, painful line.

Precap: Prem throws them out. Anupama vows to return whenever Rahi’s eyes well up, reminding him the café still belongs to Anuj’s memory. The real storm has only begun.

Episode 2 coming soon! Stay tuned 🤍